IL HB0335

Requires the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation to adopt rules within 12 months mandating 3 hours of education on diagnosis, treatment, and care of cognitive impairments including Alzheimer's disease and other dementias for applicants seeking medical licensure.

Education requirement applies only to applicants who serve or will serve adult populations and have direct patient interactions as physicians.

Requires curriculum to cover diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease and other dementias including recognizing signs and symptoms, person-centered care, assessment and care planning, and culturally competent health care.

Mandates continuing education rules requiring an average of one hour per license year on diagnosis, treatment, and care of individuals with cognitive impairments for licensed physicians serving adult populations with direct patient interactions.

Applies continuing education requirement only to physicians who serve adult populations and maintain direct patient interactions in their medical practice.